A new Mayoral Development Corporation aims to transform 174 hectares of brownfield land in Liverpool's North Docks into a vibrant extension of the city centre, featuring 17,700 homes and 5 million sq ft of commercial space.
The Labour Party has released its Spring Statement, detailing tax implications for state pensioners. Most retirees will see no increase, with changes targeting higher-income households.
The Birmingham bin strike has now lasted an entire year, with roots stretching back decades. Council leader John Cotton cites past political failures and financial crises as key factors, while negotiations remain stalled.
Designs for a 70-storey tower on Liverpool's waterfront have been unveiled, featuring a five-star hotel and luxury residences as part of the £1bn Kings development.
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A hand car wash in Woodsetton continues to operate despite losing a planning appeal, prompting calls for Dudley Council to take strong enforcement action over noise, drainage, and safety concerns.
State pensioners must follow strict DWP holiday rules or risk losing Pension Credit payments worth up to £18,000. The four-week limit applies to trips abroad with specific exceptions for bereavement.
Migration Minister Mike Tapp MP outlines new asylum system changes, including shorter refugee protection periods and cost-saving measures, aimed at restoring control and fairness.
Providence Methodist Church in Cradley gains approval to become a school, while a Quarry Bank church will be a nursery. Concerns raised over traffic and transparency.
Dudley Council's latest performance report shows nearly half of its targets were missed, with staff sickness rates worsening and debt collection exceeding goals. The scrutiny committee will review the data.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed state pension payments will increase by 4.8% in April, providing up to £575 extra annually for pensioners through the triple lock commitment.
A stunning CGI video reveals Birmingham's ambitious Central Heart plan for 2045, promising 8,000 jobs, 5,000 homes, and massive commercial growth to attract global investors.
Green Party councillor Jonathan Chilvers tables a motion of no confidence against Reform UK's George Finch, citing attacks on officers and breaches of democratic norms. The vote's outcome hinges on Conservative councillors' support.
First-class stamps will increase to £1.80 and second-class to 91p from April 7, marking a 181% rise over a decade. Royal Mail cites falling letter volumes and rising delivery costs, while consumer groups criticize poor performance.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to scrap the planned 5p fuel duty hike, citing measures to keep pump prices low amid soaring oil prices from the Iran War.
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Royal Mail has warned of significant delivery delays affecting 28 postcodes nationwide due to local office issues, including staff shortages and resource challenges.
Planners in Solihull will decide this week whether to approve a controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom house into a children's care home, despite local opposition and concerns over parking and neighborhood character.
Smash Padel has submitted plans to build five outdoor padel courts in Bathampton, as Bath lacks facilities. Residents express concerns over noise impacts, citing previous rejections in Bath due to 'gunfire-like' sounds.
Controversial activist Akhmed Yakoob was interviewed by West Midlands Police following a demonstration where an Israeli flag was set alight and anti-Israel chants were heard. He claims no charges were filed and defends the actions as not criminal.
Manchester City Council unveils a major regeneration blueprint for Water Street, featuring four skyscrapers, a 6.5-acre park, and affordable homes to revitalize a disconnected industrial area near Castlefield.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the £150 Warm Home Discount for 2026, extending support to millions more households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
The BBC warns its current funding model is unsustainable as 94% of adults use services monthly but only 80% pay the £180 licence fee, with reforms potentially affecting more households.
The UK Foreign Office has issued new travel guidance for the UAE and Dubai, urging British nationals to register for government flights amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses concerns over rising oil prices and market turmoil from the Middle East conflict, promising to protect UK households from financial fallout.
John Profumo, the British politician whose 1963 affair with Christine Keeler sparked a major Cold War scandal, passed away in 2006 at age 91, marking a somber historical note.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push over 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2027, targeting those with modest private pensions.
Dudley Council has approved 68 new homes on an industrial estate despite Canal and River Trust warnings about potential damage to a canal embankment that could cause major flooding.
The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated its Third State Pension Age Review, with the Labour government considering adjustments based on new life expectancy evidence and independent reports.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire as frozen tax bands will force 600,000 more pensioners to pay income tax this year, with critics calling it an unfair 'stealth tax' on retirees.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the Household Support Fund will conclude on March 31, with a new Crisis Resilience Fund launching afterward for eligible households in England.
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The UK Government has announced a £117 reduction in annual energy bills for typical households starting April, though Middle East tensions could threaten future savings.
